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223,939
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"AWFUL BC Method!! While on Skyla I got pregnant about exactly a year after having it in. It was in place and I was having regular monthly periods. Not to mention about six months after having it in I developed a ovarian cyst the size of a grapefruit that had to be surgically removed. The cyst also killed one of my ova...
1
December 9, 2016
3
81,847
Liraglutide
diabetes, type 2
"Been on victoza 0.6 mg for a week. Was on a flozin before which was wonderful, lost a stone and g ad tons of energy. Then I was forced to go onto victoza. Felt sick with headache since, stomach pain, constipation, always but thirsty. In fact so thirsty I can't sleep, no matter how much water I drink. Sore throat, whic...
1
February 5, 2017
5
95,660
MS Contin
chronic pain
"Having severe chronic neck pain from an accident. Ms-Contin works great to help me live my day to day life easier."
8
June 27, 2013
65
119,691
Onfi
lennox-gastaut syndrome
"Justin became very shaky, weak, lost stability that he has not gained back. He went into massive seizures when on the drug. After two hospitalizations, we took him off. It has been over a year and he continues to have difficulty with standing up in the mornings and walking all the time."
1
July 21, 2016
14
149,263
Mirena
birth control
"I had mirena implanted on my follow-up appointment one week after undergoing a medical abortion (mifepristone). I have a high pain tolerance; compared to the effects of the pills the prior week, the insertion was mildly uncomfortable but by no means unbearable. I took a pain pill prior to the procedure. I had a bit of...
8
March 31, 2015
1
7,521
Xanax
anxiety
"I suffer from complicated grief and PTSD, I lost my only child to severe mental illness almost six years ago. My anxiety is through the roof right now. Psychiatrist prescribed Ativan but it does nothing really (.5 MG) compared to Alprazolam (generic for Xanax). Even splitting a .5 MG pill helps me to stop frantic be...
8
January 8, 2017
30
17,662
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"Terrible. I felt it when I moved around no matter how many times I re-positioned it, I was in such pain. And it just doesn't sit well with me that there's some biodegradable thing inside of me. Nope, no way."
1
January 8, 2016
1
187,195
Azelastine / fluticasone
allergic rhinitis
"The first time that I took this medication I immediately became sick and it made my allergies worse. It started by making my throat scratchy which tends to lead to running nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. I presumed that it must have been the medicine because it happened immediately after I used the spray. It was con...
1
May 4, 2017
6
141,925
Escitalopram
bipolar disorde
"Im 28 yr old male. I was always depressed everyday and hating everything in the world. My girlfriend forced me to get help so the doctor put me on Lexapro 10 mg. This is my third day on it. I have to say I feel better. The only side effects I am having is stomach pains, sweating and feeling very tired. But I am feelin...
9
January 16, 2010
26
133,024
Loestrin 24 Fe
birth control
"I am 25, 130lbs and am in good overall health. I have been taking this medication for almost 3 months now and as of today I am going off of it. It didn't make me gain weight, but my mood has been horrific. I have no motivation to do anything, I quit going to the gym and am constantly in a bad mood. It also made me bre...
1
July 26, 2012
2
81,710
Liraglutide
obesity
"*Update #3 or 4 lol.. I've been on Saxenda 2.4 current dose, I have lost a total of 28lb in 2.5 months! I am having some gut issues now, constipation, DO NOT eat sweets , I get very sick when I eat anything like a bite of a brownie or a York paddy, body won't tolerate the sugar, which for me is GREAT. I started at 208...
10
May 17, 2017
33
211,628
Lamotrigine
bipolar disorde
"I felt compelled to compose this review as I have been through 33 years of HELL. Like many of you I was labelled as just depressed or anxious - nothing worked, CBT went over my head, SSRIs were ineffective etc. I went on second line SNRI treatment and all hell broke loose! Cycling within minutes literally wantin...
10
September 10, 2017
49
174,848
Anoro Ellipta
copd
"Started Anoro 6 weeks ago. I was pleasantly surprised the first day. No rescue inhaler needed and walking 15 to 20 minutes was easy. Then I started having pain in my legs and thighs. It kept me awake at night. I also have sleep Apnea, so this is becoming an issue. I believe I will need to start on a different medicat...
8
October 12, 2017
5
199,513
Penicillin v potassium
tonsillitis/pharyngitis
"I got the shot at night and saw no results that night, but I could tell a drastic difference in the morning as far as the infection goes (pain was not changed)."
9
February 6, 2011
7
86,741
Amlodipine / benazepril
high blood pressure
"Developed severe nocturnal leg cramps. Occured nightly between 5am and 7am. After 3 months I discontinued and went back to Diltiazem. Cramps stopped next day."
3
August 2, 2011
47
207,760
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
bowel preparation
"I had my first colonoscopy yesterday and used the suprep. Following other suggestions, I mixed with 7 up and cold water, and also refrigerated the two bottles before use. To warn others who might be like me---it did NOT work within one or two, or even four hours for me. I drank the first bottle and two cups of wate...
8
November 25, 2015
21
55,674
Effexor
major depressive disorde
"On Pristique for two years with good results, then started getting really depressed. Doc prescribed 150 mg of Effexor for six weeks. I didn't feel any better and was having horrible nightmares and constipation. I was so disgusted so I weaned myself off over period of six weeks. I thought I was going insane, the...
1
September 19, 2016
11
222,342
Kyleena
birth control
"I have had Kyleena for about 4 weeks now. When it was inserted, it did hurt more than I expected, but I powered through the pain. I had taken Advil an hour prior, it didn’t really seem to help lol. The rest of the day, I laid in bed with cramping and bleeding. I have been on my period since that day, but it had been l...
5
October 15, 2017
1
72,768
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I had previously been on Orthotricyclen Lo for over a decade before trying something new. I loved ortho lo, but my insurance didn't cover it anymore. I've been on microgestin fe 1/20 for 3 packs now and I can't say I love it. With my previous pill I had no breast tenderness, acne problems, and always got my period lik...
5
August 20, 2015
4
155,464
Metronidazole
bacterial infection
"I was prescribed the 7-day, 3 times a day dose for BV. As to symptoms clearing/persisting, I wouldn't know because I didn't notice anything amiss to begin with (no noticeable smell or discharge). The GYN recommended Flagyl after my annual appointment possibly because I was developing BV. I don't know if it's th...
7
May 15, 2015
22
157,320
Amaryl
diabetes, type 2
"After 3 months of 2mg four times a day, with no change in glucose levels my doctor and I sat down for a talk. When asked if there was a ceiling for the dosages he said we have plenty of room to adjust (there actually is no recorded max dose I could find in the literature). The typical patient uses about 4 mg four ti...
7
August 16, 2013
69
214,852
Ampyra
multiple sclerosis
"I started Ampyra five weeks ago. The first full day I was miserable with nausea but over the next few days the nausea lessened. Three weeks into taking it I realized that I wasn't tripping anymore and my right leg footdrop was all but gone. Now I'm trying to strengthen my leg muscles and walking on the treadmill and r...
10
January 16, 2013
101
91,770
Lyrica
ibromyalgia
"Had a slipped disc with sciatic pain diagnosed before new year. Had been having heart palpitations, anxiousness, blurry vision and having suicidal thoughts. Felt could be due to the drugs I'm taking and turns out... it's all from lyrica. "
1
January 21, 2017
25
74,543
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I'm 15 and using this birth control to regulate my period. This is the first pill I've been on and I've been taking it for 5 days only. It gave me serious side effects and an allergic reaction. I have a red rash on my face, severe stomach pains and vomiting."
1
September 22, 2009
1
228,321
Butrans
pain
"Been on this for 4 months now and it has brought relief that I hadn't had in yrs. I have too many issues to name. My dose was upped this month to 7.5. I found that after abt 5 days the patch is wearing off. Last month the dr changed the rx to every 5 days instead of 7 but this presented a bit of a problem w/ins fillin...
6
May 14, 2016
26
130,436
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have had a very positive experience over the last almost 5 years. I am 26 with NO children. Yes the insertion is uncomfortable, but only for a minute or so, just a couple of cramps. My doctor gave me Misoprostol (softens the cervix) to take the night before and morning of the insert. I also started ibuprofen 600 mg...
10
March 6, 2013
30
113,324
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I had a emergancy c section 23 weeks ago I have normal bowel movements but have been in constant pain since my section I had a X-ray and it showed fecal impact (full of poo) the gp have me these tablets and they are horrible I took 2 before bed as recomended woke up during the night in servere pain I'd rather be in la...
1
September 27, 2015
5
212,625
Phenergan
opiate adjunct
"Been taking promethazine 10mg for years now to get rid of motion sickness. I can’t travel on public transport. But Then I noticed after running out of my prescription that there was 25mg Phenergan you could buy at the chemist with 56 tablets. So I saw you could take them to help you sleep so I started taking them wi...
10
October 20, 2017
0
25,072
Hylan g-f 20
osteoarthritis
"I just experienced my first Synvisc injection yesterday. It was my first time with Synvisc after previously having a cortisone injection in my right knee. The cortisone offered no relief at all, plus I experienced redness in my face and agitation to the point that I couldn't sleep for two days. My initial apprehension...
10
November 5, 2016
37
100,321
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I HATED this birth control. It worked as in it prevented pregnancy and it regulated my periods, but the side effects were so horrible that I had to stop taking it. While I was on this birth control, I gained an extra 15-20 pounds that I COULD NOT LOSE despite the hours in the gym and the healthy eating. I felt l...
1
May 30, 2015
6
47,647
Tapentadol
pain
"I tried Nucynta, it did not help the pain. I had a headache from it and it made my right leg numb. I had a stroke 20 years ago. "
2
January 8, 2012
5
211,201
Aftera
emergency contraception
"Before I begin I want to explain that I am 18 and I have NEVER had unprotected sex (until this time) and never used a contraception pill. I had unprotected sex on August 29 and again on August 30, he did not cum in me but I was very scared about precum and skeptical whether or not he might of pulled out on time and so...
10
August 19, 2017
8
153,343
Doxycycline
acne
"All my life I have been lucky enough to have near perfect skin, however after starting university it all turned terrible. I had large pimples along my jawline mostly but also all over my face that were very painful under the skin which came to a pussy head (cute I know). I broke out more then I had ever in my life I w...
10
July 17, 2015
13
30,952
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"This is also my first YI and while a wait for my doctors appointment my sister suggested I use Monistat. This is day one of treatment and I want this part of my body ripped out. The pain, the burning and itching is unbearable. I ran to the shower and stood there for what it seemed forever but the burning didn't stop. ...
1
April 11, 2017
5
223,366
Cetirizine
urticaria
"It works great for the symptoms of my allergies and hay fever. It does make me extremely sleepy though. But, I suppose that is better then having a pounding headache or a sneezing/coughing attack."
9
September 23, 2008
43
174,475
Tiotropium
copd, maintenance
"I have been using spiriva for about 2 months. I find my breathing has greatly improved. I'm not using my albuterol several times a day anymore, maybe a couple of times a week. The only thing I have noticed is that I am getting severe muscle cramps in the front of my lower legs. This happens mostly at night when I ...
9
March 28, 2008
135
45,430
Fluoxetine
obsessive compulsive disorde
"Prozac really saved my life 6 years ago when I was suffering from major Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Insomnia related to it. Tried to stop it few times but always had to come back. No sexual side effects even at 40mg/day. Unofortunately it seemed that the medicine had pooped-out on me after 5 years and I currentl...
9
March 24, 2015
45
71,818
Tramadol
anxiety
"Recently we made big changes in our lives, which set off such a bad anxiety reaction! I have dealt with this on and off for years! I was already on Tramadol for RA and a bad back. I have been on Xanax and was put on other popular anxiety meds, but always noticed how calm my Tramadol made me. I stopped the new me...
10
May 16, 2016
59
53,730
Tylenol with Codeine #3
pain
"Little to no relief for knee pain!"
1
June 1, 2012
40
189,340
Oxycodone
chronic pain
"I'm reading all these reviews and agree how effective this medicine is in dealing with chronic and cancer pain. Was on it for 12 years for back and breast cancer pain. "
9
June 2, 2013
51
175,244
Mucinex
cough
"The doctor gave me a sample of this when I complained of congestion. I took two tablets, which may have been too much since I developed the runs. I'll try it again, but only one tablet. Or, I may just get Robitussin since the doctor said that Mucinex is a magnified version of Robitussin."
5
December 23, 2016
15
114,496
Atarax
anxiety
"Has changed my life. I didn't know how bad my anxiety was until I got relief from Atarax!! I don't even need anywhere near the full dose to relieve my constant building thoughts of what I should be doing or may not be able to do because of my other debilitating illnesses. I am so grateful!! I no longer feel consta...
10
October 3, 2014
162
158,252
Ziprasidone
bipolar disorde
"I have been on Geodon for 3 years now, and I like it better than other bipolar medicines! But the downside is I forget things really easy, and also I can't remember things from years ago like I should. People tell me things I have no idea what they are talking about. I manic every once in a while, I take 60mg in morni...
10
July 24, 2011
16
23,008
Apremilast
psoriatic arthritis
"I have been taking Otezla for about 8 weeks. I experienced nausea, frequent bowel movements, headaches, and a lack of appetite although the severity tapered off after a few weeks, they still continue. As I did more research into others who have taken it I have experienced 2 trips to the ER due to inflammation in my f...
4
January 3, 2017
21
75,191
Mirapex
restless legs syndrome
"My Doctor prescribed Mirapex for my Restless Legs Syndrome and it made me extremely sick! I couldn't even get out of my bed for almost 24 hours and felt like a train wreck! I went back to Sinemet and it works great and is very inexpensive with my insurance."
1
August 20, 2010
25
87,418
Naproxen
pain
"No more effective or longer lasting than aspirin."
1
August 7, 2017
1
63,081
Tranexamic acid
menorrhagia
"I am a 49 year old female that has been suffering for 2 years with painful, heavy periods due to fibroids. First 2 days always had to double up with tampon and pad both; My gyn dr. prescribed me Lysteda also known as Tranexamic Acid. Dosage is 2 tablets, 3x a day, for 5 days. It started working immediately, cutting t...
9
April 1, 2013
112
220,260
Amitriptyline
depression
"I take this for Bipolar disoder 2, with severe depressive episodes. Helps tremendously for my depression symptoms, as well as aiding in controlling mood swings along with a mood stabilizer. Helps with insomnia tremendously. Sometimes the daytime sedation can last a long time at higher doses, and you'll probably get dr...
8
October 22, 2014
47
122,375
Dymista
allergic rhinitis
"I had horrible sinus pressure headaches 3-4 days a week. It got to where OTC medication would only work for 3-4 hours then the pressure would be back. I went to an ENT who said I had rhinitis and gave me a prescription for Dymista and sent me for allergy testing. Came back I was allergic to a lot of things. The 1st we...
10
October 28, 2015
23
12,176
Acanya
acne
"Thank God i read the reviews before applying this gel, I was planning to apply it all over my face just like my dermatologist suggested but after reading about the possible effects I decided to be cautious and apply the gel on one spot only, Acanya gel basically burned my skin,I have a red patch and it looks irritated...
1
December 17, 2015
5
85,274
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I started taking this medicine for its obvious indication as birth control, but also wanted to get on it for it's anti-androgenic properties. I've noticed crazy mood swings; I've had several anxiety attacks, and depression that has become out of control. I haven't really noticed a decrease in acne (although I never s...
5
August 16, 2015
3
55,747
Effexor
depression
"I took this drug a few years ago when I was 18, I stopped having panic attacks but still felt anxious at times but i was still much more outgoing. I feel like it made me want to drink all the time, but i felt much better then i did without it. I remember waking up one morning and thinking this is what normal people wi...
8
June 23, 2015
24
153,919
Vivitrol
opiate dependence
"Have been on the shot for 2 year's now it helped me recover from alcohol but I also found it helps my major anxiety and sleep I don't think they have done enough studies on it to see what else it can help whit"
10
December 1, 2016
51
205,036
Toradol
postoperative pain
"I used this in the hospital after I had spine surgery. I used it with morphine, and it seemed to help a lot."
8
February 6, 2010
12
92,722
Gelnique
urinary incontinence
"Gelnique gave me headaches and this was one of the side effects. I had to stop taking the medicine."
2
July 25, 2013
11
32,292
Lisinopril
high blood pressure
"I started taking lisinopril 10 mg about two months ago it was ok untill two weeks ago stools started to get real soft then got dirreaha very gassy wind all day. I never had problems with my bowels I'm 79 years old so I'm going off them and then going on another by pill."
3
February 24, 2017
32
83,856
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"TriNessa was a miracle worker! It helped my periods, my breakouts, and caused me NO weight gain!! I would definitely recommend to anybody."
9
November 12, 2017
2
63,509
Epiduo
acne
"I've never left a review for anything before, but I relied so heavily on this site the last 13 weeks that I felt like I should share my experience. I've never suffered from terrible acne, but now, in my mid-twenties I've been getting more cysts then ever before. I went to the dermatologist where he put me on Epidu...
2
January 10, 2016
3
191,624
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"My 6 yr old son has been on 20mg of Vyvanse for the past month and a half. I was so reluctant to start him on any type of medicine, but his inability to focus, keep his hands to himself, stay in his seat at school, etc., was affecting the learning of his classmates and causing him to have a hard time making friends. I...
6
October 17, 2012
68
229,234
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"I started taking Cialis to treat ED after prostate removal and find it to be helping me significantly, been using it for about 5 weeks, even though I have not had a good enough erection necessary for intercourse, it is getting there slowly. I did develop what appears to be related to Cialis (since it started when I st...
8
March 12, 2010
13
218,791
Quasense
endometriosis
"I have been using quasense since 2011 due to heavy periods my Urogynecologist thought it would be a good idea to switch to this birth control. I have noticed after a year I stopped getting periods despite taking that week off each month, but I was told this is normal. I am happy not to have really painful periods & do...
9
July 25, 2015
3
209,891
VESIcare
overactive bladde
"I had a urinary tract infection and the doctor ordered it to help me urinate less until the antibiotics kicked in. It probably did help for that but generally I haven't seen a big difference. I would say that I am about the same as I usually am. The first time I took it was in the evening and I was extremely tired and...
1
February 10, 2016
27
100,477
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"Not very happy with what this is doing to my body. I was prescribed Reclipsen and I'm now in my second month and symptoms have gotten worse. These include: Swollen, tender breasts (which I wouldn't mind except for I have fibrocystic breast making even hugging my husband painful), severe fatigue (I thought it might hav...
2
October 18, 2011
13
134,714
Ketorolac
pain
"This is an amazing drug that doesn't have the same problems for which narcotic meds are known."
10
March 18, 2008
51
70,906
Magnesium citrate
constipation
"Magnesium Citrate is the nuclear option. If this stuff doesn't work, you ought to think about going to E.R. Only use this when you can stay home for about 12 hours. I drink 1 ten ounce bottle and about 16 ounces of water. If it doesn't kick in after four hours I'll drink another half bottle and drink more water. The ...
10
May 31, 2015
123
167,828
Keflex
skin or soft tissue infection
"I fell off my longboard and made quite idiotic dressing decisions. After 3 days I saw a doctor who prescribed this and silver sulfadiazine. After 10 days it completely healed. Unfortunately I have had another tumble, this time with broken wrist and 10 open wounds. On it again. Trusting old Keflex to help again."
10
May 11, 2014
43
43,692
LoSeasonique
ovarian cysts
"This medicine made me have terrible uterine bleeding for 75 days in a row accompanied by terrible uterine pain. It's been a full week since I stopped the medicines and the bleeding and pain have both stopped. My cysts have shrunk to half their size, but I'm not sure if the cysts were ever a problem to begin with."
1
October 3, 2011
0
38,122
Elidel
eczema
"My daughter just turned two and has failed every conventional method of treating her eczema. We have seen multiple specialists and after much consideration ( due to the warnings and side effects) we decided to try Elidel. After 3 days she was almost clear. By one week she was free of eczema, severe itching ( which is...
6
August 24, 2017
3
84,383
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"Pros: clearer skin, no hair loss (happened to me on another pill) minimal bloating, no break through bleeding, no tiredness, no irritability, no breat tenderness and most importantly no pregnancy Cons: headaches from time to time, slightly decreased sex drive and slightly increased food cravings"
8
December 15, 2016
6
129,097
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I just got skyla inserted. All I felt was medium, period- like cramps. To everyone thinking about skyla, don't be nervous."
9
October 28, 2015
3
26,135
Sprintec
birth control
"I've been on this birth control for about a year now and it is definitely effective pregnancy prevention. I used to get light back cramps when I got my period before taking this and I'd say they have increased in intensity but I only get them one day now. Other than that I have no complaints. My period has become more...
8
April 3, 2017
1
128,760
Phentermine
weight loss
"I was prescribed 37.5mg due to weight gain caused by being on Prozac for 6 months. I gained about 30lbs. 160-190. I had been working out and dieting regularly and saw no change in my weight. And I was ALWAYS hungry. I've been on the medication for a few days now, and within 30 minutes of taking my first dose, my appet...
9
March 7, 2015
14
116,208
Adalimumab
plaque psoriasis
"Hello all! I never do these things but I wanted to share my experience with everyone. In 2013 I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis :/ ointments helped at first but eventually my condition became worse. My self confidence was at an all time low, I couldn't go outside without feeling embarrassed. My doctor recommended ...
9
April 26, 2016
17
105,763
Methylprednisolone
inflammatory conditions
"I had extreme fatigue with back pain, headache and nausea for 3-4 weeks. I couldn't sleep but was tired all the time. After 2-3 days taking the 6 day Dosepak I felt 80% better. I was still a little fatigued and my back still hurt some but I truly felt 80% better. I am starting day 4 tomorrow and hope to continue o...
9
March 14, 2013
98
230,911
Milnacipran
ibromyalgia
"I've tried many medications for Fibromyalgia. Most of which made me tired and lethargic all the time. They also made me sick constantly! Ever since I started taking the Savella, I've felt much better on a day to day basis. The Savella doesn't help with all the symptoms, but it takes away a lot of the burning feeling/s...
10
December 11, 2012
65
107,073
Implanon
birth control
"I started this birth control in February 2012. The numbing stuff hurt just like a normal shot, but after that I could just feel her touching my arm nothing else. For about a week later my arm was bruised and slightly sore when I lifted things, but nothing bad. My arm is fine now, just a tiny scar and of course you can...
10
September 8, 2012
1
197,914
Metoprolol
atrial fibrillation
"I started metaprolol 12.5 mg once a day 6 weeks ago after having an electrical cardioconversion for a rapid, irregular heartbeat. I take blood pressure and pulse 2times/ day and it is averaging 107/71, pulse 63- working well. It took me a good 4 weeks to adapt to the tough side effects though. I felt very tired to the...
9
June 3, 2016
29
10,443
Spironolactone
acne
"I have been on spiro for almost a year now. I was prescribed 50mg a day for issues like cystic hormonal acne and dandruff, all related to seborrheic dermatitis. In addition to the spiro, I also take Ethinyl Estradiol based birth control, a generic version of Ortho Tri Cyclen. Since taking the spiro, I haven'...
7
July 22, 2016
10
59,512
Avelox
sinusitis
"The only problem I have with this medication so far is how expensive it is. So far the only side effects I have had are a light-headed feeling. Similar to a feeling of an antihistimine with psuedophedrine in the mix. I am already starting to feel better."
8
February 25, 2011
9
224,656
Levothyroxine
hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal
"This is a quality product."
10
April 5, 2009
16
206,028
Pristiq
depression
"I've been taking Pristiq (50 mg) for the past 8 or 9 weeks for depression. For the past 10 years, I'd taken Effexor XR (450 mg) for depression and panic attacks. It completely kicked the panic. I was also taking 450 mg of Wellbutrin SR with the Effexor and still take it along with the Pristiq. The first 4 days were a...
8
November 3, 2008
111
131,576
Effexor XR
generalized anxiety disorde
"I've been on Effexor for quite a few years now taking 112.5mg. I didn't have any problems with this med but have been wanting to simplify my regime. So 112.5 to 75mg saw no real withdrawal or return of depression or anxiety. But, 75mg to 37.5mg, I cannot bear. I feel awful, irritable, nasty, and even aggressive at...
6
July 27, 2017
12
136,469
Entyvio
crohn's disease
"I decided to discontinue after the 4th infusion. Very expensive which might have been worth it had it improved diarrhea. Instead with each infusion ulcers in my mouth flared worse (they were already there - Crohns in the mouth), severe fatigue, all over body pain, worsened sinus problems, weird tendon-like pain in h...
1
June 6, 2017
4
121,933
Venlafaxine
depression
"This medicine was WAY too strong for me. I'm 5'8" and 135 pounds, but the minimum dose knocked me out the first night I started taking it, I had twitchy, bizarre dreams, woke up the next morning feeling "stoned", had a headache and stomachache, shaky hands and the jitters all day and my pupils were hugely dilated. T...
1
September 5, 2012
40
41,986
Clonidine
perimenopausal symptoms
"I've recently started using clonidine. I am experiencing dry mouth and tiredness. However I also feel my mood has changed. I feel down and anxious. Not sure whether I should continue or give up."
1
September 27, 2011
39
155,438
Metronidazole
bacterial infection
"The nausea that came with this is unbearable but it's working. I guess I'm not eating enough with it!?"
6
February 6, 2015
6
862
Silodosin
benign prostatic hyperplasia
"I have been getting up 3-4 times every night and finally decided to try medication again. (previously tried Flomax which did nothing for me) Rapaflo, after 4 days gave me only a headache, diarrhea and at best a 20% flow increase. I still got up several times during the night, maybe one less time than previous. The si...
1
July 22, 2016
10
192,530
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I have been on Gianvi for 8 months now. At first I was an emotional wreck, like almost all the reviews on here, but after your body gets used to the added hormone it does go away. It took about 3 months for the acne to go away also. After about the 3 month mark Gianvi was perfect for me. I have no bloating when my per...
10
December 13, 2012
9
92,635
Ondansetron
nausea/vomiting
"I have used this medicine on several occasions for nausea and it works great also calms the nerves. Never got a headache or other side effects."
10
October 6, 2016
9
2,887
Dextromethorphan / quinidine
pseudobulbar affect
"My mother has Alzheimer's Disease and lately she started crying and getting aggressive. This medication has controlled her behavior and her emotions 100%. Thank you very much."
10
January 30, 2015
25
181,118
Dramamine
motion sickness
"This is the only one that works for me and it really does work half an hour after taking it. This is important for me as our trips out in our boat are very spur of the moment. Sadly I can no longer get this is the UK."
10
April 24, 2009
34
93,958
Trintellix
depression
"I sure hope me writing this can help someone avoid the prolonged agony I experienced on Trintellix. I started with a 5 mg dose for one month. After about 5 days, I started having itching on my external vulva. By the 7th day, I almost went to the ER, but by that time, due to all my scratching, I had developed a pseudo...
1
September 24, 2017
28
206,905
Duac
acne
"I had very bad acne and the Doctor prescribed me some duac. Within days I could see results and within a few weeks it had all cleared up. It changed my life I now feel so much better about myself"
10
September 23, 2015
15
186,302
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"Made me thirsty to the point of headaches at first, as well as insomnia at first, but then it evened out. It helped me concentrate and stay awake, and I felt generally happier and more active. 100 mgs made me ridiculously manic and upset, but 50 mg was perfect for me. I simply quit it when it stopped working."
8
April 11, 2012
0
60,257
NuvaRing
birth control
"I love my Nuvaring! I just stick it in for three weeks and forget it's even there. The first few months I was constantly checking to make sure it was still there because I couldn't feel it. I don't recommend doing this because touching it can make it shift around and cause you to feel its presence. I was on Yaz be...
10
December 8, 2011
2
130,444
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"Although the insertion was excruciatingly painful (Keep in mind I have a super sensitive cervix i.e even pap smears are uncomfortable) I loved my Mirena and I had it in for 3 years. After the first 6 months I didn't have my period at all, at first that made me nervous and I thought I was pregnant (I wasn't) but after ...
10
February 25, 2013
12
219,759
Amitriptyline
migraine prevention
"Take for migraines not sure it does much good as I still get them twice a month it did however see off my sciatica after 3 years of constant pain!"
6
February 14, 2017
17
221,976
Fluconazole
candida urinary tract infection
"I'm a 30yo male and I recently picked up a painful candida infection. Ironically, this was worsened by the doctor prescribing me antibiotics in the initial belief that it must be a bacterial STI. Men can and do get thrush! Anyway, this med eased the burning immediately and cleared it up entirely after 7 days."
9
May 2, 2016
2
72,047
Tramadol
depression
"Tramadol is about the most effective drug in the world for depression - for immediate, short term relief ONLY though. During the initial dosing period, 100mg twice a day utterly obliterates any negative thinking or depression symptoms. It delivers results immediately, vs the necessary patience of waiting a few days or...
7
May 19, 2015
59
135,451
Tamiflu
influenza
"Was diagnosed with Influenza and was prescribed Tamiflu. Cost me $140 out of the pocket. Took 2 pills and felt worse than I did before taking them. Vomiting was horrible. Then had to pay to go back to doctor because of all the vomiting. Gave me new prescriptions. Will just ride the flu out next time. Cost me more than...
1
February 29, 2016
12